Dr. Joseph Kannam, MD
330 Brookline Ave, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA 02215 • +1-399-555-7346
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boston Percentiles
NPI #1992742779 • CBSA 14460 • Cardiology
Within the Boston, MA (CBSA 14460) Cardiology cohort, Dr. Joseph Kannam, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 73.37th municipal percentile and 52.8th MA percentile (-0.07σ Z-score) based on 2,745 billed procedures for 1,725 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Kannam (averaging 1.6 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 38% of tracked volume (1043 encounters), paired with 93000 (769x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Joseph Kannam in Boston (02215) face an estimated $227.00 initial evaluation fee at 330 Brookline Ave, Beth Israel Hospital (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.61/5 from 4 verified reports).
Spanning 24 years of clinical practice following 2002 graduation from medical training, Dr. Joseph Kannam integrates 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Boston metro patients.
Compared against Boston, MA Cardiology peers
2,745 annual services across 1,725 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,043 | 73.37th | $129 – $177 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 769 | 77.37th | $51 – $69 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 494 | 74.37th | $242 – $332 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 275 | 78.37th | $152 – $208 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 165 | 78.37th | $186 – $254 |
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Dr. Joseph Kannam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kannam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1992742779 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02215) |
| Dr. Kannam Boston CMS Volume Rank | 73.37th Pct (2,745 CMS svcs; Z -0.068σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $227.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Boston, MA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $227.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.83/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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